Trump says he is only in early stages of considering lifting Russia sanctions Trump says he is only in early stages of considering lifting Russia sanctions:- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he is only in the early stages of considering whether to lift U.S. sanctions on Russia, as […]
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WikiLeaks Assange backpedals on extradition promise Self-exiled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is backpedaling on an offer to accept extradition to the United States, a lawyer representing him has told reporters. Last week, Assange said through WikiLeaks that if President Obama granted clemency to Manning, a soldier convicted of sharing secrets […]
Donald Trump Avoids Blaming Russia After Intel Briefing Donald Trump Avoids Blaming Russia After Intel Briefing:- President–elect Donald Trump met Friday afternoon with top intelligence officials, who briefed him on the role they believe Russia played in cyberattacks related to the U.S. presidential election. Trump released a statement following the […]
Trump calls for stronger nukes until world comes to its senses Trump calls for stronger nukes until world comes to its senses:- President-elect Donald Trump Thursday decried the state of the nation’s nuclear arsenal, saying in a tweet that it had to be strengthened “greatly” during uncertain times. “The United […]
Aghast at Iran’s Syria gains Gulf Arabs see potential in Trump Aghast at Iran’s Syria gains Gulf Arabs see potential in Trump:- “Where are you, Oh Arabs, Oh Muslims, while we are being slaughtered?” An old man’s cry, in a video posted online from Aleppo’s ruins, poses an uncomfortable question […]
Goldman says non-OPEC output cut deal aimed at inventory glut Goldman says non-OPEC output cut deal aimed at inventory glut:- Goldman says non-OPEC output cut deal aimed at inventory glut:- Goldman Sachs said the formal agreement by non-OPEC oil producers this weekend in Vienna to help curb output was reached […]
Is Russia’s Syrian gambit paying dividends? It was Russia’s sudden decision in September 2015 to intervene militarily in Syria which marked the start of a decisive shift in the course of a brutal war which has come to define Syria. Moscow has long-standing links to Syria, with many Syrian military […]
Trump aims to ease Asian allies’ qualms when he meets Japan’s Abe Donald Trump is expected to use his first meeting with a foreign leader as U.S. president-elect this week to try to reassure Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other Asian allies rattled by his campaign rhetoric, advisers to […]
Russian economy minister detained over alleged $2 million bribe ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia’s Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev was detained over allegations he took a $2 million bribe in return for supporting a major oil company, authorities said Tuesday. The Investigative Committee anti-corruption body said in a statement that […]
Russia has its permanent air base in Syria. Now it’s looking at Cuba and Vietnam Russia has its permanent air base in Syria. Now it’s looking at Cuba and Vietnam : Russia ratified a treaty with Syria on Friday that gives Moscow its first permanent air base in the Middle […]
